Laborer fatality at Harper Sand & Rock, AZ, February 1, 1990

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On February 1, 1990, a laborer was fatally injured in a powered haulage accident at Harper Sand & Rock, AZ.

Harper Sand & Rock · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Harper Sand & Rock (Harper Randy D)

Maricopa County, AZ

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

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Investigator narrative

WHILE HOOKING A CHAIN TO THE 5TH WHEEL OF STORAGE TRALER THE FRONT END LOADER WAS SUDDENLY BACKED TO REPOSTION THE LOAADER IN FRONT OF THE TRALER AND IN DOING SO PULLED THE CHAIN OFF THE PIN S TRICKING THE VICTIMS FACE.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Handling Supplies Or Material
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type: Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Source of injury: HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,(Not Elsewhere Classified)
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: HEAD,NEC
Total mining experience: 3 years
Experience at this mine: 3 years
Experience in this job: 3 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219900610003 · Mine ID 0202389 Trainer view →